Nauvoo, IL

We had our first vacation last month. Me, Dylan, Charlie and Granna went to visit my parents in Nauvoo, IL. They have never met my babies in person so it was very sweet to be able to take them out there. My parents will be home in June and then the spoiling can begin. It was a wonderful trip (and quite hilarious at times trying to lug these boys through the airport)! All the Sisters there serving were so excited to see my boys. My mom had told them all about them so they are quite famous. There were even gifts brought over to the house. I am just floored by the generosity of those women. It was great to see my mom & dad, but it was hard to be away from Brandt that whole time, too. It was FREEZING there, one night it got down to -20 degrees. Too cold for my blood. It's pretty pathetic when you think it is hot when it is 30 degrees outside. And I thought it was cold here in Utah. I don't think I can ever complain again. Both boys caught a cold while we were there and Charlie had a fever one day. That was probably more tough on me than on them. It just breaks your little heart to see your babies sick. Other than that, it all went well. Here are some pictures from our adventure.

Dylans' 1st time on an airplane - He did great!

Charlie's 1st airplane ride. You can tell what he did most the time.

My parents performing. They sing a solo and here they are in their glory.

Hanging out on Grandma & Grandpa's couch.

View of Nauvoo from across the frozen Mississippi River. Beautiful, isn't it?

Random pictures

Here are some of the latest and greatest from the massive collection of pictures I've created:

Dylan:

Charlie:

Golf anyone??

Brandt is a great imitator. Can you guess who he is trying to be in each picture? He is so funny.

My talented mother made both boys their own blankets. Mom pieced the quilts and her sisters did the actual quilting (since my mom is on a mission and has so little free time). I just love them and think they turned out so beautiful. (notice how HAPPY Charlie was to pose for the picture)

4 months old

We turned 4 months old yesterday. Can you even believe it?!? I just love these two more than anything. They are so much fun! What can I say, I think I am the luckiest mommy ever!!! Here they are on their big day:

Merry Christmas!!

Can you believe that Christmas is over...at least until next year??? We had a great holiday and I think the boys had a good time, too. Here are some favorites from this Christmas:

Aren't we just adorable?

We're growing and getting cuter every day!

You didn't want to see did you?

The other day we were going up to Grandma and Grandpa's house. I had taken Charlie upstairs to put him in his car seat and left Dylan downstairs waiting his turn. I heard some wimpering and when I had gone downstairs I found this.

My aunt made these darling hats for my boys and they aren't quite big enough for them but I haven't bought good winter hats yet so I thought we would make do. Apparently the hat slid down his face. What a good boy to just patiently wait for mom to make it back downstairs to reveal the light.

Wow, I must be tired

So about a month ago I had dressed my boys and was sitting in our family room playing when I realized something was not right. Can you tell what is wrong with this picture?

Those of you familiar with a onesie knows that the flaps go in the front of the shoulders. Hmmm, at least he had clothes on!